HPE AK859C StorageWorks 32-Ports 8Gb/s SAN Director Switch

HPE AK859C StorageWorks 8Gb 32‑Port SAN Director Blade Switch

Overview

The HPE AK859C is a plug‑in director‑blade Fibre Channel switch module targeted at enterprise SAN fabric architects who need compact, high‑density 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity within a chassis environment. It provides 32 active SFP+ ports capable of 8 Gbps each, allowing consolidation of storage array and host interconnects in SAN director‑chassis frameworks. The blade fits into compatible HPE storage director chassis, leveraging shared power, cooling and backplane infrastructure so the blade itself remains thin‑profile while still delivering enterprise‑grade switching. This module is suitable for data centre SAN fabric backbones, replication hubs, and large‑scale storage clusters where port density and reliability matter. When deployed in an HPE B‑Series director infrastructure, the AK859C integrates with fabric‑OS, management tools, zoning, trunking and diagnostics workflows already in place.

Key Features

• 32 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports at 8 Gbps per port

• Director‑blade form‑factor for SAN chassis environments

• Compatible with HPE B‑Series SAN director chassis architecture

• Enables high‑density SAN port deployment in 1 slot

• Integrates with enterprise fibre channel fabric management tools